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Tuesday, December 510:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St, ROOM 1(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (0-18 months)
Join Ms. Mary Claire for a 20 minute nursery rhyme program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements. Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Socialize and play together after the program.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Baking Demo & Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell
Please register online - you will receive a zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails!Who doesn't like a bit of holiday baking? Chef and Cookbook Author Erin Jeanne McDowell will demonstrate how to make one of her favorite recipes and then will have some time to chat with attendees about all of our "burning" baking questions!This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library who have partnered with a multitude of MA Libraries for this event.…Learn More6
Wednesday, December 61:30—2:00 PMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)
Join Ms. Renée for a 30 minute story time program of songs and stories to suit all ages. Kids and their caregivers will meet new friends, learn new songs, and discover new books. Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 62:30—3:30 PMMelrose City Hall - Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd Floor(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Teen and Tween Advisory Group (ages 11-18)
Do you enjoy using the library? Would you like to have a say in what events the library hosts for teens? Have you been dying to recommend some books for the collection? Are you looking for volunteer hours? If you answered yes to any or all of these, then the Melrose Public Library Teen and Tween Advisory Group may be the place for you!Note: Please do not register using a Melrose Public Schools email address.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 67:00—8:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
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History Book Group (Adults)
Join a lively discussion group focused on history! Members are asked to read a book or article on the monthly topic and be prepared to tell the group about it, or just listen and learn. New members are welcome to join and experience history from many points of view on one topic.…Learn More7
Thursday, December 710:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Toddler/Preschool Story Time (ages 1.5-4)
Join Ms. Ginny for a 30 minute story time program for little ones and their caregivers. This program will feature songs and movements that will get little ones wiggling, bouncing, and grooving to the beat. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn More8
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Monday, December 11All DayLibraryMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Paper Bag Snowflakes for Adults
Calling all adults!Get your craft on and create whimsical paper bag snowflakes! Once you learn how to make them, you can obtain more paper bags to make a whole snowstorm!Starting Monday, December 11, register online for your Take & Make kit. Kits are limited; one per household.…Learn More12
Tuesday, December 1210:30 AM—12:00 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
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Tuesday AM Book Group (Adults)
The Tuesday Morning Book Group meets the second Tuesday of each month in-person (with Zoom option) at 10:30 AM. Book selections range in genres but the discussion is always lively!The Milano Center has generously offered us a room for our meeting while the main library is under renovation.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 1210:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St, ROOM 1(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (0-18 months)
Join Ms. Mary Claire for a 20 minute nursery rhyme program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements. Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Socialize and play together after the program.…Learn More13
Wednesday, December 131:30—2:00 PMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)
Join Ms. Renée for a 30 minute story time program of songs and stories to suit all ages. Kids and their caregivers will meet new friends, learn new songs, and discover new books. Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn More14
Thursday, December 1410:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Toddler/Preschool Story Time (ages 1.5-4)
Join Ms. Ginny for a 30 minute story time program for little ones and their caregivers. This program will feature songs and movements that will get little ones wiggling, bouncing, and grooving to the beat. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn MoreThursday, December 143:00—3:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
CANCELED - Just the Facts (grades K-1)
Today's event has been cancelled. Does your young student love to learn new things? Join a nonfiction topic-based book group for kids in kindergarten through 1st grade with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room. Come enjoy some new found facts and bring some of your own to share.…Learn More15
Friday, December 156:00—7:30 PMLibraryMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Teen Library After Hours: Board Game Night
Join us after the library closes for a special event! Featuring all the board games the teen collection has to offer and plenty of snacks, come make friends over a game of Jenga, Ultimate Werewolf, and more!Note: Please do not register using a Melrose Public Schools email address.…Learn More16
Saturday, December 162:00—3:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Steeped in Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party, 250 Years Later
Register online!The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America. Learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans.…Learn More17
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Tuesday, December 1910:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St, ROOM 1(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (0-18 months)
Join Ms. Mary Claire for a 20 minute nursery rhyme program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements. Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Socialize and play together after the program.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 197:30—8:45 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Tasty Books for Hungry Readers (Adults)
Tasty Books for Hungry Readers– Last Tuesday of the month, 7:30pmJoin friends old and new for a lively discussion of this month's title! Click HERE for the most up-to-date information on the meeting and book being discussed. Register below to reserve your seat.20
Wednesday, December 201:30—2:00 PMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)
Join Ms. Renée for a 30 minute story time program of songs and stories to suit all ages. Kids and their caregivers will meet new friends, learn new songs, and discover new books. Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 202:00—3:30 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Significant Short Fiction Discussion Group (Adults)
This group currently meets on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss short stories. The Milano Center has generously offered us a room for our meeting while the main library is under renovation. Please check in at the front door. Click HERE for the most up-to-date information on the meeting and stories being discussed.…Learn More21
Thursday, December 2110:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Toddler/Preschool Story Time (ages 1.5-4)
Join Ms. Ginny for a 30 minute story time program for little ones and their caregivers. This program will feature songs and movements that will get little ones wiggling, bouncing, and grooving to the beat. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn MoreThursday, December 213:00—3:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Book Worms (grades 2-3)
Calling all kids in second and third grade who are looking for a group of friends to talk about books and reading! Join a book group with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room that explores all different types of books. Kids will all check out the same book (announced the month before the program), then gather to discuss, read, and explore the book further.…Learn MoreThursday, December 217:00—8:30 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
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MPL Book Group (Adults) in person at the Milano Center & via Zoom
The Melrose Public Library Book Group meets on the third Thursday of the month September through June and is moderated by our Assistant Director, Diane Wall. Click HERE for the most up-to-date information on the meeting and book being discussed.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 24Closed
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Monday, December 25Closed
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Tuesday, December 26Closed
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Thursday, December 283:00—3:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Stitches and Stories (grades 4-5)
Do you love arts, crafts, and books? If you are a 4th or 5th grader and those interest you, join a crafty book group with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room. Kids will all check out the same book (announced the month before the program), then gather to discuss it, learn a crafting skill, and work on an ongoing project - we'll start with cross stitch.…Learn More29
Friday, December 291:00—2:30 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
R.S.B.C. Meeting (Milano Ctr)
R. S. B. C. MeetingThe Milano Center has generously offered us a room for our meeting while the main library is under renovation. Please check in at the front door.
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